Summary
Black and white photograph of ambulances and wagons about to be transported from the Sunshine Harvester Works to the armed forces in Sydney.
This image is part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia.
Description of Content
Looking south from the overhead foot-bridge, the image shows the railway signal box and railway gates at Sun Crescent. The ambulances (white coverings with red crosses) and wagons ready for transport to the armed forces in Sydney, are on the spur line leading into 'Russell Street'.
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Australian Red Cross
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written on reverse: 'Ambulances & General Service Wagons Leaving for the Sydney Forces'. Written adjacent to image: '1915'.
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Product delivery
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Keywords
Ambulances, Drays & Wagons, Factory Delivery, Machines, Railway Yards, Streetscapes, Workers, World War I, 1914-1918
